• • • Yoga can be a powerful aid to people experiencing aches and swelling in the body. Try these five yoga poses to lower inflammation. ↓ Have you ever had swelling in your leg, knees, or ankles? How about excruciating joint pain? Stiffness all over? I have...
Read More♠ There’s a simple thing you can do to control systemic inflammation: focus on nutrition, with delicious foods like berries. Here’s what to choose, and what to skip. Health is complicated these days. We are discovering we’re made up of interlocked systems that are all sharing the...
Read MoreAging and chronic inflammation turn out to be so interconnected, the research world has a new term: “inflammaging.” It doesn’t feel fair, does it? Just as we’re getting wise to the world, the world is taking its toll on our bodies. Wouldn’t it be great if...
Read More◊ Keeping muscle as we age. A friend of mine just moved her elderly mother into a new living situation. Her mom had fallen, twice, and it was only a matter of time before she seriously hurt herself. Falls become more common as we age due to...
Read More◊ Chock-full of health benefits, this turmeric- and ginger-infused dressing will keep you healthy and tantalize your taste buds. It’s common knowledge that, when it comes to salad, it’s not the vegetables or even the crunchy add-ins that make or break the finished product—it’s the dressing. Fortunately, this dressing is...
Read MoreEvery choice we make, everything we do, is either inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. Try Ayurveda for inflammation. ◊ Inflammation is the word on everyone’s wellness radar. It’s the mystery symptom associated with a host of health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, asthma, dermatitis, and arthritis. Multiple studies have...
Read More◊ “Don’t rely on your doctor to point out possible chronic inflammation to you; it doesn’t share the same visible symptoms as acute inflammation.” In classical times, Roman physicians recognized inflammation by four cardinal signs: rubor (redness), calor (heat), dolor (pain), and tumor (swelling). These are the same signs looked for by doctors today, but...
Read More◊ Scientific researchers are clear that food intolerances are different from allergies and may take longer to show up in the body than allergies. Many people complain of food allergies, but technically these common food reactions are better understood as “sensitivities.” A true food allergy causes the...
Read MoreThe spiritual meaning of inflammation is all about the ego, whether it’s righteous, victimized, entitled, or needy. Typically, the word inflammation is associated with the different ways that bodies respond to their environment. This can include reactions to certain types of food in which allergens are capable of...
Read MoreThe bounty of ingredients in this quick-to-make salad are available in most supermarkets. This has got to be one of the most flavorful dishes I make. Bursting with incredible colors inspired by Malaysian cuisine, it is a celebration of how the healthiest way of eating can...
Read MoreCold therapy, vocalization, and socializing are just three of six ways to improve vagal tone and reduce stress. Stress is a part of life we all experience, perhaps on a somewhat regular basis. Our nervous system responds to stress by going into a sympathetic state (the...
Read MoreKeeping muscle as we age A friend of mine just moved her elderly mother into a new living situation. Her mom had fallen, twice, and it was only a matter of time before she seriously hurt herself. Falls become more common as we age due to...
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Researchers have long known that cruciferous vegetables—members of the cabbage family like Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and bok choy—are among the healthiest you can eat, with cancer-fighting and anti-inflammation properties. Now it looks like these super greens, especially broccoli, might help protect against osteoarthritis as well. Broccoli...
Read MoreEvery choice we make, everything we do, is either inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. by Bess O'Connor Inflammation is the word on everyone’s wellness radar. It’s the new mystery symptom that seems like everyone is experiencing. Inflammation is associated with a host of health conditions including cancer, heart disease,...
Read More↓ CBD can help ease the pain and trouble that comes with an inflamed gut, whether it’s IBS, leaky gut, or some other problem. Two-thirds of Americans suffer from inflammatory gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, gas, bloating, stomach pain, frequent bowel movements, and unexplained weight loss. Can CBD...
Read More♥ Many of us have tried to lose weight at some point in time, be it because we are unsatisfied with our weight, or because we are concerned for our health. Either way, most of us have never reached our goal weight because of a few...
Read More♠ Inflammation is a vague term, describing a medical condition that can affect virtually any part of your body. If you suffer from pain or discomfort that you think could be related to your diet, read on for some important pointers and tips for reducing inflammation...
Read More♠ Do you have a cold, cough, or sinus congestion? A strained wrist? Eczema? Does heartburn keep you up at night? Try these four essential oil blends to help soothe everyday inflammatory conditions. Essential oils like lavender are commonly used to help us sleep and to alleviate stress, but did...
Read MoreIt seems like everyone is talking about (or writing about) inflammation. Facts are spreading, but so are misconceptions. I don’t know about you, but lately, every health chat I have seems to lead back to one thing: inflammation. People nod sagely when it gets brought up,...
Read More↓ There’s a simple thing you can do to control systemic inflammation: focus on nutrition, with delicious foods like berries. Here’s what to choose, and what to skip. Health is complicated these days. We are discovering we’re made up of interlocked systems that are all sharing the...
Read More↓ Aging and chronic inflammation turn out to be so interconnected, the research world has a new term: “inflammaging.” It doesn’t feel fair, does it? Just as we’re getting wise to the world, the world is taking its toll on our bodies. Wouldn’t it be great if...
Read More↓ “While dietary change is a great first line of defense, calming inflammation calls for a multi-faceted approach that delves into all aspects of lifestyle.” When you’re looking to calm systemic inflammation—the kind of chronic, low-grade immune reaction that can wreak havoc on your health in all...
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